Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist Questions Pediatrician

Aplasia Cutis type 5?

My son was born with possible Aplasia Cutis and I have been asked to take him for a biopsy, will this give definite answers?

Male | 2 years old
Complaint duration: Since birth
Medications: Cream
Conditions: Aplasia cutis

1 Answer

PediatricEmergencyMedicineSpecialistPediatrician
It may help to check with a pediatric dermatologist first. They may be able to diagnose without needing a biopsy. If not available or if still in doubt, then a biopsy may help.